# Intricate Carpet Illustrations Jonathan Brechignac Draws Stunning Rugs Using Bic Pens By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-brechignac References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2011/07/carpet-illustration-with-bic-pencils.html) & [joeandnathan](http://joeandnathan.com/) Many may not consider carpets as works of art, but I am more than sure that artist Jonathan Brechignac definitely does. With stunning patterns, colors and materials, [quality rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-rug-design) are pricey for a very good reason. Nevertheless, Jonathan Brechignac takes it to a whole new level by actually drawing "carpets" with [Bic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp) pens. As a French artist and graphic designer, Jonathan Brechignac's [intricate carpet illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors) are perhaps more detailed that actual rugs. Inspired by different cultures including France, the United States, Mexico and Japan, his work is definitely unique. Each piece takes more than 15 months to create, which really says something about his passion for these projects as well as his patience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Carpets:** Opportunity for creating unique and intricate carpets as works of art. - **Pen Illustrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for using pens to create intricate illustrations on various surfaces. - **Cultural Inspiration:** Trend of drawing inspiration from different cultures in art and design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for introducing artistic carpets as a high-end home decor item. - **Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for pen manufacturers to market their products for artistic purposes. - **Art and Design:** Trend of incorporating cultural inspiration into various art and design industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Artistic Gen Alpha Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moooi-carpets.md) - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md) - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md) - [Young-Artist Graphic Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineslineslines.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Drawings-Inspired Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-collection.md) - [Exquisite Textured Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-rug.md) - [Dynamic Flatwoven Carpet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection.md)